As Scott Reed prepares to retire after a very successful 12th season as president and CEO of the Music Academy, the organization has named Shauna Quill, currently serving as the Executive Director of the New York Youth Symphony (NYYS), as its new President and CEO beginning November 1.
Trained as a flutist, Quill joined NYYS in the fall of 2011, and during her tenure the organization won a Grammy Award for Best Orchestral Performance for its first professional recording; they developed an international touring program; as well as a Musical Theater Songwriting and the Crescendo orchestral program for NYC students ages 10-18. The group had increased national exposure, with performances on CBS Sunday Morning, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and CNN.
“I am thrilled and honored to have been chosen to lead the Music Academy into its next era,” stated Quill, who was Executive Director of the University of Chicago Presents prior to her position at NYYS. “I am grateful for the support of the board, faculty, and staff with whom I met during this process. Their passion for the arts and arts education perfectly matches my experience in uplifting artists throughout my career. The Music Academy offers transformational opportunities for its fellows and alumni and I cannot wait to further explore the possibilities ahead.”